Sherwood, OH vs St. Paris, OH

Sherwood, OH and St. Paris, OH have a very similar cost of living, with only a 0.3% difference in their overall index. Sherwood scores 67 while St. Paris scores 66 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Sherwood is $790/month compared to $744/month in St. Paris — a 6% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while St. Paris has cheaper rent, Sherwood actually has lower median home values ($128,500 vs $143,000).

Median household income in Sherwood is $75,147 compared to $56,741 in St. Paris (+32.4%). While Sherwood is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Sherwood spend roughly 12.6% of their income on rent, less than the 15.7% in St. Paris.